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American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market
Published May 15, 2025
As the U.S. and UK officials finalize their trade deal, England is still refusing to let American beef treated with growth promotants into its market. During a news conference in London, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she is incredibly proud…Canada Welcomes New Ag Minister
Published May 15, 2025
In the first post-election cabinet shuffle in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney named Heath MacDonald as the federal agriculture minister. MacDonald previously served on the House of Commons agriculture committee. MacDonald succeeds Lawrence MacAulay in the ag minister role.Hanson, King Added to Meristem Team
Published May 15, 2025
Meristem Crop Performance has added two sales representatives in the region. Curt Hanson is based at Mayville and will serve operations in North Dakota. Hanson previously was a location manager for Central Plains Ag Service. Cody King previously worked for…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 15, 2025
Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge is featured in the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update. With a lot of emergence being seen in the region, Lagge offers insight into corn and soybean stand establishment. "After four days of extreme wind, it may…Xi Warns Trump Trade Policy Will Backfire
Published May 14, 2025
Days after agreeing to lower tariffs on U.S. products, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized President Trump’s trade policy, claiming that it would backfire and that there were no winners in trade wars. In a speech, Xi said bullying only leads…Farmers Turn to Agritourism to Boost Income
Published May 14, 2025
Agritourism is an opportunity for farmers to diversify income and share agriculture's story with consumers. "Agritourism is the intersection between agriculture and tourism, and it includes five broad areas: education, hospitality, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and direct sales," says University of…Mersinger to Leave CFTC
Published May 14, 2025
Summer Mersinger is resigning from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to become CEO of the Blockchain Association, a lobbying group for the crypto industry. Mersinger filled a Republican seat at the CFTC and has been in that role since 2022.…Lawmakers Eye Memorial Day for Budget Reconciliation
Published May 14, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants the budget reconciliation bill passed by Memorial Day. "I don't know that's going to be the case or not, but there is a desire to get something done as quickly as possible," said Jim Callan,…Farming for the Future
Published May 14, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Danielle Isaacson, Climate and Working Lands Manager, talks about a new…